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Tourism Breaking News
2 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Emirates forges interline partnership with Bahamasair to facilitate connectivity to The Bahamas
Post Views: 46 Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas. The partnership enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing customers to utilise the services of The Bahamas' national flag carrier from Florida to one of three destinations on the island country. Under the unilateral agreement, customers traveling on Emirates to Miami or Orlando will be able to connect to Bahamasair flights to Nassau, Freeport or San Salvador, with the added convenience of booking itineraries with both airlines on a single ticket. Additionally, Emirates' customers will enjoy generous baggage allowance when flying on Bahamasair to the three destinations. Commenting on the new interline partnership, Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said: 'We are pleased to establish an interline partnership with Bahamasair to expand our reach to new and exciting destinations and offer travel options for our customers planning journeys to the Caribbean nation. The interline partnership offers customers the convenience of connecting in Florida for travel onwards to points across the islands of The Bahamas, while enjoying competitive fare pricing, the convenience of booking the entire journey on a single ticket and a generous baggage policy.' 'This partnership also supports our agreement with The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote the Caribbean destination across our network.' As part of the MoU, both carriers will also explore opportunities to enhance their cargo interline cooperation and potential partnerships under their frequent flyer programmes. Bahamasair Managing Director, Tracy Cooper said: 'This partnership significantly elevates Bahamasair's global profile and opens access to invaluable expertise and new markets. By aligning with one of the world's most respected airlines, we strengthen our capabilities and lay the groundwork for sustained international growth.' Florida gateways, Miami and Orlando, are amongst the 12 U.S. destinations that the world's largest international airline currently flies. Emirates serves Miami with daily flights with its Boeing 777, along with five-weekly services to Orlando, connecting travellers across its expansive network of over 140 destinations. On the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market, Emirates and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism to the Caribbean nation in a partnership aimed at further developing the country's tourism and trade industries.
Gulf Business
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
Emirates, Bahamasair ink interline deal to boost Caribbean connectivity
Images: Emirates Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership, enabling smoother travel for passengers heading to The Bahamas via Emirates' US gateways in Miami and Orlando. The agreement allows Emirates customers to book single-ticket itineraries connecting from the Dubai-based carrier's flights into Florida onward to Bahamasair-operated services to Nassau, Freeport, or San Salvador. Passengers will also benefit from generous baggage allowances when flying on both airlines. 'We are pleased to establish an interline partnership with The unilateral interline arrangement marks Emirates' first entry into the Bahamian market, enhancing its presence in the Caribbean region. It also supports the airline's broader initiative, launched in partnership with The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to promote the island nation as a tourist destination across Emirates' global network. Emirates-Bahamasair partnership to increase access, promote tourism growth Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of The Bahamas, sees the collaboration as a strategic opportunity to increase its international exposure. 'This partnership significantly elevates Bahamasair's global profile and opens access to invaluable expertise and new markets,' said Tracy Cooper, MD of Bahamasair. 'Aligning with one of the world's most respected airlines strengthens our capabilities and lays the groundwork for sustained international growth.' As part of the MoU, the two airlines also agreed to explore cargo cooperation and potential frequent flyer programme partnerships. Emirates currently operates daily flights to Miami using its Boeing 777 aircraft and five-weekly services to Orlando.
Hi Dubai
3 days ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Emirates Partners with Bahamasair to Expand Caribbean Access for UAE Travellers
Emirates has signed a strategic interline agreement with Bahamasair, opening new travel options for passengers flying from the UAE to The Bahamas via the United States. The partnership allows Emirates customers to seamlessly connect from Miami or Orlando to three destinations in The Bahamas—Nassau, Freeport, and San Salvador—through Bahamasair, the country's national carrier. Travellers can now book their entire journey, including flights on both airlines, using a single ticket, while enjoying generous baggage allowances. The move strengthens Emirates' footprint in the Caribbean and aligns with its broader strategy of offering more global connectivity to passengers from the UAE and beyond. The agreement follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Arabian Travel Market between Emirates and The Bahamas' Ministry of Foreign Affairs to jointly promote tourism to the island nation. Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the deal enhances travel convenience and expands the airline's network to new leisure destinations. 'This partnership offers customers competitive fares, simple booking, and better connectivity to The Bahamas,' he said. Bahamasair's Managing Director, Tracy Cooper, welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the access to new markets and international expertise it brings. 'This significantly elevates Bahamasair's global profile and strengthens our growth potential,' she noted. Emirates currently serves Miami with daily flights and Orlando with five-weekly services, connecting passengers from the UAE to over 140 destinations worldwide. The agreement also paves the way for future cooperation in cargo services and frequent flyer programmes. The deal is expected to boost tourism and trade between the UAE and the Caribbean, offering a convenient new route for Emirati travellers seeking tropical escapes. News Source: Emirates News Agency
